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Model 88 Series Cable Puller
8,000 lb. Maximum Pulling Force
Model 8845 Cable Pulling Package
Operating, Maintenance, Safety
and Parts Manual
This manual is free of charge. All personnel who operate the Cable Puller or any component of the
Cable Pulling Package should have a copy of this manual and read and understand its contents. To
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SAFETY ALERTS
Safety Alert Symbol
Explanation of the safety alert symbol and its importance for instructions concerning personal safety.
Safety Warning Levels
Defines DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION levels for immediate, serious, and minor hazards.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Operation Environment Restrictions
Prohibits operation in wet, damp, or explosive atmospheres to prevent injury or death.
Prohibited Uses and Rope Handling
Details on not using the puller as a hoist and safe rope handling practices to avoid injury.
Load Ratings and Rope Inspection
Emphasizes not exceeding load ratings and always inspecting rope before use.
Electrical Connection Requirements
Requires plugging into a grounded GFCI protected circuit and not modifying the plug.
Mounting and Support Integrity
Stresses inspecting support integrity and proper chain attachment for safety.
Securing the Cable Puller
Ensures the cable puller is properly secured and attached to supports within specified width limits.
Capstan and Sheave Safety
Ensures only rope contacts capstan and sheave rotates properly to prevent injury.
Anti-Reversing Pawl Operation
Instructs to check for clicking sound of the anti-reversing pawl for safe operation.
Rope Specifications and Handling
Specifies 3/4" or larger composite rope and safe handling to prevent breakage.
Body Part and Clothing Safety
Warns to keep body parts, hair, and clothing away from rotating parts and pinch points.
Rope Overlap Prevention and Handling
Details how to handle rope overlap on the capstan to avoid issues and potential danger.
Rope Approach Angle and Guidance
Shows the correct angle for rope approach to the capstan for efficient and safe pulling.
Operator Position and Safety Roller Use
Guides operator to stand at 90° angle using black roller, away from tight pulling rope.
Component Lifting and Assembly
Notes that some components exceed 50 lbs. and require multiple people for lifting.
Pin Insertion and Component Security
Ensures pins are fully inserted with spring clips and no substitutions are allowed.
Mounting to Columns and Beams
Prohibits mounting to square columns or I-beams due to improper chain tightening.
Approved Mounting Method
States only provided chains are approved for securing the puller; no other objects.
Mounting Chain Inspection and Alteration
Requires inspecting mounting chains for wear and forbids altering them.
Chain Tightening Procedure and Safety
Illustrates correct vs. incorrect chain tightening to prevent failure and injury.
Vertical Pull Safety Zone
Advises keeping the area underneath clear of personnel during vertical pulls.
Modification and Extension Cord Use
Warns against altering the puller and specifies extension cord length and gauge.
Eye Protection Requirement
Recommends wearing eye protection when operating the cable puller.
System Component Inspection
Requires inspection of all pulling system components, including accessories, for wear or defects.
Assembly and Disassembly Caution
Advises caution during assembly/disassembly and maintaining control of components.
CABLE PULLING BASICS
Model 88 Cable Puller and Accessories
Discusses the 8,000 lb. pulling force and the rating requirements for all accessories used.
Power Requirements
Details the motor specifications, including voltage, frequency, and amperage for the puller.
Force Gauge Operation and Calibration
Details the integral force gauge, its calibration, and color-coded operating condition indicators.
Mounting Chain Installation Procedure
Explains how to mount the puller using the provided chains and stresses proper tightening.
Mounting Chain Handle Operation
Describes the steps for loosening and tightening the mounting chain handle for secure attachment.
Mounting Chain Tightness Warning
Warns against bottoming out threads before chain is tight to ensure secure mounting.
Proper Support Attachment and Width
Reiterates securing the puller properly and attaching to supports within specified width limits.
Approved Mounting Methods and Alterations
Reiterates using only provided chains, inspecting them, and not altering them.
Support Structural Integrity and Safety Factor
Emphasizes checking support integrity and load capacity, including a safety factor.
Mounting Restrictions on Columns and Beams
Restates the prohibition against mounting to square columns or I-beams.
FLOOR MOUNT
Floor Mount Safety Information
Provides safety guidelines for mounting the floor mount, including floor type, anchor placement, and anchor specifications.
Floor Mount Installation Instructions
Provides step-by-step instructions for drilling, cleaning, and anchoring the floor mount securely.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Rope Set-Up Procedure
Details the correct method for wrapping the pulling rope around the capstan and guiding it.
Operator Position and Rope Guidance
Ensures operator stands at 90° angle using black roller, away from tight pulling rope.
Rope Requirements and Inspection
Specifies rope type and strength and mandates inspection before each pull.
Pulling Operation Steps
Details the steps for starting and performing a cable pull, including monitoring the force gauge.
Rope Slippage and Stop Procedure
Warns against rope slippage on capstan and provides steps to stop and secure the rope.
Anti-Reversing Pawl Check
Checks for the pawl's clicking sound during rotation; immediate shutoff if absent.
Rope Overlap Handling and Prevention
Instructs on managing rope overlap on the capstan and the lack of a known solution.
Tailing Rope and Pull Completion
Describes how the tailing rope should mound and turning off the puller upon completion.
General Operator Safety Precautions
Reinforces keeping body parts, clothing away from moving parts and safe tailing rope handling.
Rotating Sheave Requirement and Troubleshooting
Stresses using a rotating sheave and troubleshooting if it does not rotate.
Capstan Contact Restrictions
Ensures only the pulling rope contacts the capstan, excluding swivels or grips.
Rope Overlap Consequences and Solutions
Reiterates the danger of rope overlap and the lack of a solution.
Conduit Rope Confinement Safety
Advises keeping rope confined in conduit to prevent injury from rope break and whip.
Vertical Pull Safety Zone
Reiterates keeping the area underneath clear of personnel during vertical pulls.
COMMON SET-UPS
Using Manhole Sheave
Describes a common setup using a manhole sheave for cable pulling.
Using Floor Mount
Describes a common setup using the floor mount for cable pulling.
MAINTENANCE
Capstan Wear and Replacement
Instructs to replace the capstan if it becomes grooved more than 1/16 inch deep.
Lubrication Schedule and Types
Details lubrication intervals and types for drive chains and shafts.
Inspection Schedule and Items
Outlines inspection intervals for chain tensioners, drive chains, and motor brushes.
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